Chair Michael Whatley has formally entered the North Carolina Senate race, setting up a likely face-off against former Gov.

The attacks included the campaign of Gov. Roy Cooper, who could end up facing Whatley in the 2026 general election.

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley formally announced he would be running for Senate in North Carolina with ...

Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee, officially announced he is running for North Carolina's open ...